Driver who reportedly fell asleep at the wheel survives aqueduct crash early Tuesday

Kevin Trudgeon City Editor

Tuesday

Feb 20, 2018 at 11:35 AMFeb 20, 2018 at 3:44 PM

HESPERIA - A 21-year-old man managed to escape from his car and get to safety after crashing into the California Aqueduct early Tuesday morning.

According to California Highway Patrol logs, a vehicle into the aqueduct was reported at approximately 2:44 a.m. along Highway 395, just north of Smoke Tree Road.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller told the Daily Press that the man reportedly fell asleep while driving a light blue Honda north on Highway 395 and crashed through a perimeter fence and into the aqueduct.

"He was able to get out of his vehicle, grab hold of a buoy and pull himself out of the water," Miller said. "He then walked southbound along 395 to Three Flags Road and used a phone to call 911."

The man refused medical treatment and authorities are currently working with the water district to remove the Honda from the aqueduct, Miller said.

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